Fleadh 2026: Senior Ceílí Band Competition

Drawing the finest traditional Irish musicians from across the country and beyond, this year’s Senior Céilí Band Competition is set to be a titanic showdown at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall.For 75 years, this iconic event has been the launchpad for some of the biggest names in the trad scene, with reputations built and history made on this very stage.

Whether you’re a pure trad fan or soaking up the Fleadh atmosphere for the first time, this is one night you won’t want to miss.Come witness the passion, power, and unrivalled talent of Irish music at its finest at the grand finale of the 2026 Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann: the legendary Senior Céilí Band Competition.